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Not everyone needs orthotics, but those with foot pain and discomfort can benefit from the additional support an orthotic provides. But just like we have our favorite walking shoes, the best shoe inserts are not one-size-fits-all solutions. In fact, there are multiple different types of insoles and specific ones to purchase, depending on your foot ailment, type, or gait needs.
“A shoe insert can externally support the arch, thus reducing the stress or load on the arch,” explains Kenneth Jung, M.D. , an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. In addition to supporting the arch, a good…
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